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Five Best Places for Your Cash Right Now

In this market, putting your cash under a mattress may appear more promising than investing, but a few places are offering safety and a decent yield.[...] read more »
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One Way to Fail Miserably in Your Finaces: Ignore Them!

Check out Bargaineering's tips on reducing spending to stick to your budget and keep finances in check. read more »
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Americans Drive Less, Creating a Problem

The oil industry and oil-producing nations have an acute problem, because the combination of conservation and the worst world-wide economic slump in [...] read more »
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Should I Rent Or Own?

The classis debate over whether or not one should rent or own. Discussed from the view of a twenty-something. read more »
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It's Days, Not Dollars: A Better Way to Think About Your Mortgage

Discusses a different way to think about your mortgage. Don't think about how much you owe, instead think about how soon you can pay if off. read more »
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Frugalista: The New Style of Consumption

The age of conspicuous consumption is, at least temporarily, gone. Enter a new era - that of the Frugalista... read more »
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When Did Cash Stop Being Money?

For budgeting purposes we are attempting to use cash more, but we are running into problems with how the new marketplace frowns on the use of cash. read more »
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Seven notable dividend increases

Last week the markets broke through yet another set of support levels to the lowest point in 11 years. Pundits, technical analysts and others kept ge[...] read more »
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What Can You Teach A One Year Old About Finance?

Eager to teach your kids about finance as early as possible? My little one is only 1 year old. Look at what I have managed with him. read more »
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The Debt-Free Manifesto -- Why I Chose To Be Debt Free

An "uncopyrighted" manifesto for those who believe that debt isn't necessary and harmful. Written for those who wish to publicly explain their jus[...] read more »
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"Mommy, Are We Poor?" What to Say to Your Children During Hard Times

Handling the economic crisis is hard, but don't forget about your children too. They hear and understand a lot more than you realize. read more »
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Going Broke on $100,000/ year?!

If you're making good money, there's no reason you shouldn't enjoy spending some of it. But if you're going broke on $100,000/year like some of t[...] read more »
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Unintended Consequences Of Doing A Budget

Besides having an improved bottom line, there are some side benefits to doing a budget. read more »
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Frugal is Smart: Spending Less is More Efficient than Earning More

A really good article and quick read on why being frugal beats making more money. read more »
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Why blogging for money will not make you rich

Start a real-world business if you want to be rich or retired - 99% of bloggers earn less than $1 a day...[...] read more »
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